We close the gap between the bathroom and the wall

Cement mortar

If the clearances are too large - more than 3 cm, then use a cement mortar. This way to solve the problem with slots is quite cheap and simple.

To seal the solution successfully, it is important to follow the instructions:

• Before starting work, it is necessary to clean the bath and wall at the junction point, they should not contain dust, dirt, building materials;
• Before you put the mortar, you need to make the formwork. Otherwise, the building mix will fall to the floor;
• Dampen the surface so that the solution is better applied;
• Next, remove the formwork;
• Seal the seam.

At the last stage it is worthwhile to dwell in more detail, because in a beautiful bathroom the cement seam will not look aesthetically pleasing. In the interior of the room, it is important not only tightness, but also attractiveness.

The choice of finishing the seam depends on the decoration of the walls. If they are laid out with tiles, the joint can be decorated with the same tile. On the market of building goods tiles of small size are offered.

There is an option - decorate the side with a mosaic tile.

Plastic panels in the bathroom must be supplemented with curbs of the same material. In the case where the walls are painted with paint, the joints should be puttied, then paint with the same color.

Video offers a visual look at how to fill the slots more than 3 cm.

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Mounting foam

For gaps greater than 3 cm, you can use a mounting foam. Eliminate the gap in this way is easier than a solution of cement.

But in this case it is necessary to adhere to certain rules:

• The edges of the bath and the wall at the junction point should be treated with a special solution that eliminates pollution, fat;
• Shake the bottle several times and fill it with foam. At the same time, it is not necessary to squeeze out the sealant - the foam will increase several fold and fill the entire gap;
• After the frothing, it is necessary to leave the closed gap for complete hardening, for about 50-60 minutes;
• When the foam dries completely, the construction knife needs to cut off excess foam;
• Refine sealed seam. To do this, the same methods as for working with cement mortar - tiles, plastic borders, paint.

Foam to work in the bathroom should be moisture resistant. Otherwise, increased humidity will have a destructive effect on the composition, which will lead to its unfitness.

Before applying it, it is necessary to put on gloves and seal with adhesive tape the areas adjacent to the foaming area.

This will protect hands and surfaces from the ingress of foam. After the completion of the work, the tape and gloves with the remains of the foam can be easily removed.

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This method is suitable for working with acrylic or cast iron baths.

If you use a mounting foam to remove the gap between the wall and the steel bath, after a few applications of the hot bath, the sealant layer will crack, new slots will appear.

The reason for this property. When heated, it expands, the size of the bathroom changes, and the foam - a material that is devoid of plasticity.

Silicone sealants

If the gap is small and is not more than 1 cm, it is recommended to use silicone sealants.

In building stores, they are offered in several types, so when buying to work in the bathroom, you should pay attention to some of the nuances:

• Silicone mixture should contain additives that prevent the development of mold, fungus;
• Sealant should choose the same color as the finish in the bathroom, if the right shade could not be found, you can get a transparent one;
• You can choose a sealant in different packages: in a tube, in a tube. The latter has a special gun, with which it is very easy to seal a gap of less than 1 cm.

Before starting to seal the seam, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the surfaces. Cleaned areas should be wiped with a solvent or a special compound to degrease the surfaces.

The places on the wall and the bathroom that come into contact with the seam are recommended to be covered with a paint tape. This will prevent contamination of the sealant surfaces during work.

On the sealant, carefully cut a piece of spout and apply a layer of the composition to the entire joint. The thickness of the extruded layer depends on how the nozzle was cut.

If the angle is sharp, the line width will be very thin.

It is recommended to moisten the finger with soapy water, then smooth the sealant layer. It is important to ensure good ventilation in the room, because during the drying, the sealant gives off an unpleasant odor.

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The seam is decorated on the top with a curb of ceramics, plastic.

Silicone sealant can protect against the flow of water for a long time.

Nevertheless, it is recommended to periodically process the joint by means against the appearance of mold, fungus, and after taking a bath to remove excess water.

In addition, it is worthwhile to arrange good ventilation in the bathroom so that moisture quickly evaporates from the room.

Plinth made of PVC

Between the wall and the bathroom joint can be sealed with a plinth made of PVC.Do not buy this element, which has an adhesive basis. This adhesive is not suitable for the bathroom, because it is not water resistant.

You should not throw a plinth, if one has already been bought. It is necessary to carefully clean the adhesive layer and install the curb on the adhesive, which was purchased especially for work at high humidity.

The adhesive must not only be water resistant. It is necessary to choose a transparent composition, so that it can not spoil the appearance.

In addition, it should be quick-drying, because the curb will need to be held by hands until the moment it is stuck.

Work with the sealant is not difficult. Performing simple actions, you can quickly remove the gap.

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The video shows the procedure for installing the plinth:

• Part of the wall and the baths adjacent to the joint, it is necessary to degrease, dry well;
• The border should be measured and cut off correctly. The angle should be exactly 45 degrees;
• Apply a layer of glue and lay the plinth, then tightly press it until the glue sets;
• The borders of the plinth with the tile are recommended to be covered with paint tape, as excess glue will protrude from under the baseboard. After gluing the curb tape is removed with the remnants of glue;
• The place where the skirting board comes into contact with the bathroom and the wall can be sealed with a transparent waterproof sealant.

Edging tape

If the slit measures from 1 cm to 3 cm, then you can use the curb tape and close it.

This tape is suitable for use in the bathroom, it contains fungicidal substances that resist the appearance and development of mold, fungus.

First you need to select the correct ribbon. Its width depends on the gap, which must be sealed.

The distance is first poured with silicone sealant, after which the curb tape is pasted with the help of "liquid nails".During the day, do not allow water to get on the tape, so that the glue is dry.

When sticking a curb tape, care must be taken. In fact if to paste a tape incorrectly, it will not be possible to re-paste any more.

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Grout

If the gap between the bathroom and the wall is less than 0.5 cm, then you can use the trowel to remove it.

Use a special rubber spatula to cover the slit, after which the excess product should be carefully removed from the surfaces.

The grout is moisture resistant, so moisture will not penetrate through it, and mold and fungus will not form.

Do not immediately use grout after grouting. It is necessary to give the composition a good dry.

When closing seams that are formed between a wall and a bathroom, it is not necessary to use any one method. You can apply a combination of several methods, depending on the size of the slit.

So, you can first remove a large gap foam, mortar, and then decorate the top with a curbstrap tape or plinth.

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The main condition of sealing the bathroom - the seam should not spoil the appearance of the room, but must be combined with the design of the walls.

You can see a video of several options, how to seal a gap between the tiles on the wall and the bathroom and choose the right one.